for 7 seasons (2002-2009) Gregg was the starting nose tackle in the Ravens 34 base defensive front. Its a grueling position where he was routinely asked to take on double teams, eat up space and basically do all the hard work so playmakers like Ray Lewis and Terrell Suggs could shine and get all the credit. Gregg did it with a blue collar work ethic and only missed 5 games in those 7 years—-never more than 2 in a season.

The fact that Kelly Gregg never made a pro bowl or 1st or 2nd team All Pro list is just as absurd as Jon Runyan’s pro bowl snubs and London Fletcher’s 0 pro bowls until people wised up in 2009 and gave him two in a row. The fact that Gregg was a former 6th round pick and n0-name player didnt help his cause in the farce known as the pro bowl either.

It is not surprising at all that Gregg got cut however, he will be 35 in 2011 and the years of abuse and constant intense battle with 300+ offensive lineman as well as age caught up to Gregg and he seemed to just be completely out of gas in 2010. He started all 16 games but he was a shadow of his former self, making much less of a impact, being easier to move off his ground, struggling against doubles and just clearly deteoriating as a player.

Hopefully Gregg doesnt push his luck and pursue oppurtunities with other teams. It was clear to me in 2010 that his career was winding down quickly, and 124 games of constant head trauma going toe-toe against the most physically dominating interior offensive lineman in the sport can do serious damage. time to hand em up Kelly——but you deserve all the respect you get, and then some bro!

I wonder who they are looking at getting across from Boldin? Malcom Floyd? Sims-Walker?

Also, what TEs are out there to replace Heap? Shockey?

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Ed Dickson has potential to be a beast. Like mentioned in this article, he will certainly become a big part of their offense.

As for “rebuilding” like some have commented, more like re-touching the final pieces for a Super Bowl worthy team. The Ravens are always on the brink, but never seem to get over the hill. They either bumped by the Colts or Steelers. These pieces won’t get them past blowing games, but they are definitely going to be monster-like if Dickson proves worthy. Especially if they pick up another big name WR.

It has begun!

for all the Ravens fans out there…. be patient. Ozzie is a top five GM and has a plan. we don’t know what the plan is, but be assured, he has a plan. while the rest of the league is dithering about the CBA, Ozzie and the front office were ready from jump street.

I expect Heap to come back for a more friendly contract. Mase will retire rather than taking less money. Gregg stays for less money or becomes a Jet and quietly ends his career.

the only real surprise here is Todd Heap. Yes they just drafted Dixon and Pitta, but Heap to me was still a surprise. In any case… the mantra is “In Ozzie we Trust.” Few teams can say that with more confidence in their GM than can the Ravens.

finally, at tdk24 again; – i realize that you have a sad worthless life given that your reason for existence is owed to a broken condom, but you really need to seek help. The Ray thing has been over for more than a decade. You’d be more up to date if you spoke about Ben raping someone, Hines Ward driving drunk etc….

If the Ravens actions are status quo for the NFL then there will be a ton of players changing places.

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I dont disagree with the logic but they arent just simply turning starting roles over to a bunch of rookies. At NT obviously Haloti Ngata could slide in their and probably be the best in the NFL, plus they have 2nd year pro Terrance Cody, 27 year old Brandon McKinney and 26 year old Kelly Talavou who are all big bodied, 340+ pound natural nose tackle for a 34 front.

Ed Dickson and Dennis Pitta are both 2nd year pros, both big time high potential players with prolific college careers at bigtime schools and both now have a year in the Ravens offensive scheme and in the league.

At HB McGahee isnt much of a lose, he is a declinging aging veteran at a position that is one of the easier to fill (backup HB). Ray Rice is obviously the proven starter and a “in his prime” pro bowl runner. if the Ravens can resign Leron McClain he can easily step up and fill McGahees shoes

This is getting all kinds of crazy!

Next thing you know, they’re going to sign TO and O-NO..

I wonder who they are looking at getting across from Boldin? Malcom Floyd? Sims-Walker?

Also, what TEs are out there to replace Heap? Shockey?

Speculative player moves that have some teeth that is.

Hurrah.